Description
Pinot Noir in its most refined form. The 2023 Gantenbein Pinot Noir from Fläsch in Switzerland’s Graubünden captures the estate’s quiet precision and sense of place. Deep and pure on the nose, it opens with black cherry, raspberry and subtle spice before revealing layers of graphite, crushed stone and fine cocoa. The palate moves with silk-like energy—intense yet weightless, generous yet controlled. Every detail feels placed with intent. This wine is drawn from old Burgundy clones planted on weathered schist and gneiss in the Bündner Herrschaft, where cool Alpine air and long daylight hours create exceptional balance. Low yields, hand-harvesting and gravity-led winemaking define Gantenbein’s approach. The wine is fermented with native yeasts and aged in fine French oak barrels, allowing texture and structure to evolve naturally. No filtration or fining is used, preserving both purity and mineral tension. The 2023 vintage is marked by clarity and poise. It carries the richness of a warm season but remains lifted by alpine freshness and saline precision. Critics describe it as one of the most complete expressions yet from Daniel and Martha Gantenbein, a wine that sits comfortably among the finest interpretations of Pinot Noir anywhere. Its longevity is assured, though its elegance is already unmistakable. Tasting NotesNOSE– Dark fruit and graphiteAromas of blackberry, raspberry and black cherry layered with mineral, spice and mocha notes. PALATE– Silky and weightlessRefined and concentrated, with supple tannins and a deep core of red and black fruit balanced by tension and precision. FINISH– Long and salineFine-grained tannins carry through a mineral, savoury finish that lingers with quiet persistence. Reviews & AccoladesDeep, pure, fresh and terroir-driven, with extraordinary finesse. Purity, energy and elegance paired with fine tannins and remarkable length—one of the finest Gantenbein Pinot Noirs I have ever tasted.” – Stephan Reinhardt, The Wine Advocate, 98 points (2024) Finer Details:Style – Red WineVarietal – Pinot NoirCountry – SwitzerlandRegion – Graubünden (Grisons)Vintage – 2023Bottle Size – 750mlABV – 13.5%Closure – Cork
